Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Quality sleep can be one of the determinants of the success of a weight loss program. Sleep is known to help lose weight through several ways.
Citing a page Sleep Scope, a number of researchers have shown a link between lack of sleep and increased hunger that can lead to weight gain. When the body is lack of sleep, a person will tend to eat unhealthy foods.
People who have had average quality sleep have been found to be successful in pursuing weight loss programs. For that, always maintain the quality of sleep if you want to achieve the ideal body weight you want.
Every adult is advised to sleep for 7-9 hours every night. Here are some ways you can get quality sleep to help you lose weight Today.
1. Sports or physical activity
Do it 10 times squat before sleeping. Or, you can also try simply walking around the house followed by push-ups for five minutes.
2. Do yoga before bed
Certain yoga poses can help calm and relieve anxiety and tension. Here are some yoga poses for better quality sleep.
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Infographics. Yoga movements to sleep better. (CNNIndonesia / Basith Subastian)- – |
3. Keep room temperature and sleep in dark conditions
Room temperature and room conditions affect sleep quality. The study found that sleeping at room temperature around 19 degrees Celsius can help burn fat in the body by 42 percent and increase metabolism by 10 percent.
In addition, you are also advised to sleep in dark lighting conditions.
4. Do not consume alcoholic drinks before bed
Evening cocktails may taste tempting. However, consuming alcohol too close to bedtime can hinder your body’s ability to burn calories.
The reason is, instead of focusing on burning fat properly, the body is busy digesting alcohol.
5. Dinner is too late
A large dinner that is too close to bedtime will drain the body’s energy trying to digest, rather than detoxifying or recharging.
Instead of dinner in large portions, color your evening with light menus like fruit.
6. Get rid of electronic goods
To lose weight by sleeping, get rid of all electronic devices. Research shows that exposure to blue light at night can interfere with the production of melatonin, which the body needs to induce sleep.
In addition, another study also found that exposure to blue light can increase hunger and insulin resistance, which can lead to weight gain.
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